Anthony David Tranguch May 17, 2017

Anthony David Tranguch passed away Wednesday in Noblesville, Ind., in his 69th year.

He was born Feb. 24, 1948, to John and Mary Tranguch in Hazleton in 1948.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and his brother, Lawrence.

He is survived by his son, David (Savannah), and five grandchildren. Surviving siblings include his sisters, Jeanne Smith (Jeff) and Jacqueline Barata, and brothers, John (Judy) and Raymond (Portia). Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Anthony graduated from Hazleton High School in 1966. He earned an associate degree in legal assistance from Lackawanna College, Scranton, in 1995.

He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1967, specializing in photographic services. While stationed in Thailand, Sgt. Tranguch was the proud recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1970.

Anthony David was a fun-loving jokester who enjoyed listening to music, especially disco and the Motown sound. His favorite pastime was dancing to the music he loved.

Services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m., with visitation starting at 1 p.m., at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel, Indianapolis, Ind. Internment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Rest in peace, Anthony David, and happy trails.

Friends and family may sign his online guestbook at www.indianafuneralcare

.com.

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